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Yearly half-day EGU-add-on meeting for the geomorphology community in Vienna. May 3rd 2026. Tickets ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ here: https://steepestdescentmeeting.org/home

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๐Ÿ“ข #SteepestDescent2026 second #keynotetalk is given by Sean Gallen, and is about "Thresholds & the dynamics of mountain #landscapes"๐Ÿ”๏ธ.
Curious? The annual meeting welcomes you on May 3rd. If you have not registered yet, join here: www.steepestdescentmeeting.org
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ9 tickets left, don't wait!
#EGU26

10.03.2026 10:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Curious about our keynote talks this year๐ŸŒ? #SteepestDescent2026 first speaker is Gaia Stucky de Quay, and she will explore "When Mars Was Wet: Lakes, Rivers, and Flooding in an Alien World" ๐ŸŒŠ!
Wanna know more? Stay tuned and register! Only 15 #tickets ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ left! www.steepestdescentmeeting.org
#EGU26

03.03.2026 10:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐ŸŽ“Do you want to share your experience as a #scientist with new generations? Is it your first time at #EGU or #SteepestDescent? Do you want to meet people, but don't know how to break the ice๐Ÿฆ? Then let's match you with a #mentee or #mentor๐Ÿค“!
Register here: www.steepestdescentmeeting.org
#Geosciences

24.02.2026 10:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ฃ #SteepestDescent2026 schedule announcement!
Gaia Stucky de Quay will ๐ŸŽŠopen the floor๐ŸŽŠ as our first speaker, and Sean Gallen will follow๐Ÿ˜Ž. We will also have the chance to hear #news๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ and #opportunities๐Ÿšจ from the community!
Want to join us? 15 tickets are left! www.steepestdescentmeeting.org/home

17.02.2026 10:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Never been to #SteepestDescent? Or any fond memories of past events? Let's reminisce about past years!
It was a great success ๐ŸŽ‰, interesting talks ๐ŸŽ“, good discussion ๐Ÿ˜Ž, tickets sold out ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ, food ๐ŸŒฎ and good mood ๐Ÿ˜!
Want to join us in 2026? Register here: www.steepestdescentmeeting.org
#EGU26 #Geology

10.02.2026 10:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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When in #Vienna, have you ever been to the ๐Ÿฌ Haus des Meeres ๐Ÿ™?
It is your opportunity in 2026, then! #SteepestDescent2026 will be held yet again on the 10th floor of the ๐Ÿณ #aquarium ๐Ÿ , with a beautiful view over the city ๐ŸŒ‡!
Come and join us by registering here: www.steepestdescentmeeting.org
#EGU

03.02.2026 10:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ‰ Price drop announcement!
Did you notice that for #SteepestDescent2026, student tickets went from 31 to 27โ‚ฌ and regular tickets from 56 to 52โ‚ฌ?
Haven't grabbed yours yet? Register here: www.steepestdescentmeeting.org
Only 40 are left, so don't wait too long!

#EGU #Geomorphology #Geology

27.01.2026 10:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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His topics are broad from #subduction zones to #extremeevents ๐ŸŒช๏ธ, the interplay between landscapes and aquatic species, by linking #fieldwork, quantitative analysis and #numericalmodelling. (2/2)

Want to know more? Register here ๐Ÿšจ www.steepestdescentmeeting.org

#EGU26 #Geosciences #Geomorphology

19.01.2026 09:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โš ๏ธ #Speaker announcement #SteepestDescent26! Meet Sean Gallen, asssociate professor at #CSU ๐Ÿ”๏ธ. He looks ๐Ÿ”ญ at #landscapeevolution ๐Ÿž๏ธ by combining process-based #geomorphology, active tectonics, natural #hazards, #geochemistry, structural #geology, and #geodynamics. (1/2)

19.01.2026 09:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Quantifying #interactions between #fluvial erosion, #climate, and tectonics and combining theoretical studies, #fieldwork ๐Ÿ”จ, #remotesensing, and #lab analyses makes her a top #researcher in our field!

Don't want to miss her? Register here! www.steepestdescentmeeting.org (2/2)

#Geomorphology #EGU26

13.01.2026 16:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ“ข Meet our first #keynotespeaker for #SteepestDescent2026. Gaia Stucky de Quay from #MIT! As an assistant professor she concentrates ๐Ÿ”ฌ on the driving forces behind the formation, evolution, and decay of planetary #surfaces ๐Ÿž๏ธ on our planet ๐ŸŒ but also further away ๐Ÿช . (1/2)

13.01.2026 16:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ #SteepestDescent2026 is open for registration ๐Ÿšจ
Join us on the 3rd of May, the Sunday before #EGU26 to listen to 2 exciting talks๐Ÿ”๏ธ! Speaker announcement will be soon... So stay tuned for more informations in the next few days!
Registration here: www.steepestdescentmeeting.org/home

#Geomorphology

07.01.2026 12:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒŸItโ€™s that time of the year again!๐ŸŒŸ
Save the date and meet the community at #SteepestDescent2026 on May 3rd, 2026, the day before
#EGU26
! โ›ฐ๏ธ๐Ÿ’ง
We canโ€™t wait to share all things geomorphology with you again! ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ”ฌ
#Geomorphology #SteepestDescent #EarthSciences #SaveTheDate

15.12.2025 15:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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To everyone who grabbed a spot: get ready, see you soon, itโ€™s going to be unforgettable! ๐Ÿ’ฅ
#SteepestDescent #Vienna #EGU #EGU25 #Geomorphology #Geosciences @egu-gm.bsky.social (2/2)

22.04.2025 12:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐ŸŽ‰ SOLD OUT!๐ŸŽ‰
One week to go until #SteepestDescent25 โ€“ and weโ€™re officially at capacity! A waiting list has been put into place in case of any last minute cancellations.
๐Ÿ“ Where? Haus des Meeres, Vienna
๐Ÿ“… When? 27th April 2025 at 1:00 pm
(1/2)

22.04.2025 12:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ๐ŸšจOnly 3 #tickets ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ left for #SteepestDescent25! ๐Ÿšจ๐ŸšจTake one of the last spots here www.steepestdescentmeeting.org to listen to @aaronbufe.bsky.social and Kim Huppert at the incredible #HausdesMeeres ๐Ÿ ! See you in 20 days! ๐Ÿ›ค๏ธ

#EGU25 #Geomorphology #Geosciences #Landscapes #Carboncycle #Coralreefs

07.04.2025 13:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ Only 8 #tickets ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ left for #SteepestDescent25 ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ”ฌ! Register here www.steepestdescentmeeting.org if you donโ€™t want to miss out! See you in less than 4 weeks!
#EGU25 #SteepestDescent #Geomorphology

31.03.2025 11:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ Last call! ๐Ÿšจ Have you registered for #EGU25 yet? โณ #EarlyBird registration closes TODAY at 13:00 CEST!

The #SteepestDescent team canโ€™t wait to see you in #Vienna. ๐ŸŽ‰ โ€” donโ€™t miss out! Register now! ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ‘‡
www.egu25.eu #EGU #Geosciences

31.03.2025 09:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our natural coastal protectorsโ€ฆ Kim will dig into how they respond to rising seas! Are you into #geomorphology, #climate or coastal resilience? This talk is for you! Join us here www.steepestdescentmeeting.org, to explore how rain, rivers, and reefs shape island landscapes.๐Ÿ๏ธ(3/3)
#EGU #Geosciences

27.03.2025 14:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Steep rainfall gradients, homogeneous bedrock, and clear geologic histories make them ideal for exploring how climate shapes #landscapes. Kim will explore river incision on Kauaโ€˜i๐ŸŒด, and how rainfall/discharge shape bedrock channels. Then, we'll shift focus to coral reefs๐Ÿชธ(2/3)

27.03.2025 14:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

How do #rainfall ๐ŸŒง๏ธ and #rivers ๐Ÿž๏ธ carve volcanic islands ๐ŸŒ‹? And how do #coralreefs ๐Ÿชธ respond to rising seas? Kim Huppert will dive into those questions at #SteepestDescent25, ๐Ÿ“… April 27th in Vienna before #EGU25!
Volcanic ocean islands are natural labs - (1/3)

27.03.2025 14:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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We will dive into the complexities of erosion, carbon fluxes, and mountain-driven #climate feedbacks!
๐Ÿ“ข Registration is this way ๐Ÿƒโ€โžก๏ธ www.steepestdescentmeeting.org/tickets. Only 19 tickets๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ left, grab yours quick!(3/3)
#CarbonCycle #Geochemistry #ClimateScience #Geomorphology #Geosciences #EGU #EGU25

24.03.2025 12:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿšจ๐ŸŒ How do #mountains shape the #carboncycle? How does #mountainbuilding processes balance out? ๐Ÿค” @aaronbufe.bsky.social explores the surprising ways mountain building can act as both a carbon sink and a source. ๐Ÿ”๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฅ (1/3)

24.03.2025 12:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In this talk, @aaronbufe.bsky.social will examine #river chemistry across erosion-rate gradients to quantify how #erosion controls #weathering and organic carbon #fluxes.
Do you wanna know more about this topic? Join us at #SteepestDescent25! (2/3)

24.03.2025 12:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The #SteepestDescent25 will feature a mentor/mentee program. While registering, you will be asked if you want to be a mentee or mentor.
Never been to #SteepestDescent, #EGU or you are a budding #geoscientist ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŽ“ looking for tips and tricks to blossom in #academia? Then register as a #mentee! (1/3)

20.03.2025 14:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Participation in the program is highly recommended to make the #experience even better!
Register at www.steepestdescentmeeting.org , choose the right box โŽ and see you soon in Vienna! (3/3)
#Geomorphology #Geosciences

20.03.2025 14:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Are you a seasoned geoscientist ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ who wants to share their experience or give advice to others? Register as a #mentor !
The program was a huge success in the last few years, enabling discussions between peers. (2/3)

20.03.2025 14:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ticket update: only 34 tickets ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ left for #SteepestDescent25! Donโ€™t forget to register here www.steepestdescentmeeting.org/home and see you for exciting talks with @aaronbufe.bsky.social and Kim Huppert in April!
#EGU #EGU25 #SteepestDescent #Geomorphology #Geology

17.03.2025 11:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Do you want to know more about Kim's #research ? Buy your ticket ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธhere steepestdescentmeeting.org to see her at #SteepestDescent, just before #EGU in April! (3/3)
#Geomorphology #Geology

13.03.2025 08:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

She uses #numericalmodelling, #fieldobservations, #geochemistry, and #remotesensing data to understand the dynamics of these processes and how they interact to shape mountain ranges ๐Ÿž๏ธ and coasts ๐Ÿ๏ธ over different spatial and temporal scales. (2/3)

13.03.2025 08:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0